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Oral Answers to Questions — East African Colonies (Commission).

– in the House of Commons at on 12 May 1924.

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Photo of Colonel Sir Walter De Frece Colonel Sir Walter De Frece , Ashton-under-Lyne

46.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he can make any announcement as to the personnel of the Commission which is to investigate the potentialities of unified administration in the various East African Colonies?

Mr. THOMAS:

I am now going fully into this matter, but I am not yet in a position to make any statement.

Photo of Colonel Sir Walter De Frece Colonel Sir Walter De Frece , Ashton-under-Lyne

Is it possible to give us the name of the Chairman of the Commission, or is he not yet appointed?

Mr. THOMAS:

The Chairman has not yet been appointed.

Photo of Mr Lawrence Lumley Mr Lawrence Lumley , Kingston upon Hull East

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when he hopes that this Commission will go out?

Mr. THOMAS:

During the Recess, I hope.

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